In these troubled times the direct approach can often lead to failure. Keeping this in mind, Naval Command has created a specialized privateer unit, under the command of Ensign Demonic. This privateer squadron, named Reaper, will operate off the Hellfire-class Escort Carrier Acheron, formerly the Tiamut. Operating on a hit-and-run policy, this small task force will be able to strike swiftly and definitely, disrupting shipping lanes and hostile force deployments throughout known space.

There will be a total of six spots in this elite flight element. Four have already been filled by VEN members who have proved themselves not only capable pilots, but loyal members of the Navy.

The placements are as follows:

CWO C-3PX2, for his performance in the capacity of Squadron Commander and for his dedication to the Academy, is placed as Reaper 1.

CPO Gshlecc, for his performance in the capacity of Flight Leader and Executive Officer is placed as Reaper 2.

SCPO Ibram Tyrol, for his performance in the capacity of Flight Leader and Executive Officer, and for his dedication to the Academy, is placed as Reaper 3.

CPO Anden Beliam, for his performance in the capacity of Flight Leader, is placed as Reaper 4.

The 5th and 6th spots have yet to be filled. Members who exemplify activity, and show they are dedicated to the VEN as a whole, will be considered for these position. Now would be the time to impress us.

Keep your eyes open and an ear to the ground. More information will be available soon, as will the 5th and 6th pilots.

OOC:

It should be noted that this squadron does NOT take precedence over the regular squadrons (Viper and Kaph). These privateer operations happen outside the standard VEN time line, at a time that is neither before and/or after any events that have and will take place in the official VEN time line. If you have any questions on the nature of this unit, please contact me via PM or Email.

welcome aboard to all reapers! i know this is going to be a kick-ass experience and am looking forward to serving with all of you. Now, a few housekeeping thing: Wiki page, i'll throw down a base, anyone who wants to pick it up is more than welcome.

Motto: we are the Reapers of Vast Empire Naval Intel. (VENI), SOOO possible mottos: "Fear the Reapers", "We Came, We Saw We Conqered" (a play on Veni, Vidi, Vici),j or "...and Hell Followed". any other ideas - thro'em out we can vote on em

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RE: Navy Intelligence Division: Privateer Operatio

June 5, 2008
8:26:30 AM

"If we don't know about it, it didn't happen."

"Naval Intelligence: We don't believe in secrets."

"The Reapers: We reap what they sow."

"We came, We saw, it disappeared."

"I'm no Physician, but there appears to be a dagger through my chest."

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RE: Navy Intelligence Division: Privateer Operatio

June 5, 2008
1:54:51 PM

Reaper sounds too cliche :P

How about Basilisk?

Edit: Wait... When did we rename the Tiamat?
I personally like the idea of being named after a five-headed dragon god.

Reaper has already been decided, and as the Tiamut was an active service ship it provides a link between this operation and the VE. Hence, the renaming of the ship to the Acheron, which was one of the rivers that ran into Hades: the river of woe and fear.

Kam "Denethor" VoxCommanderPhoenix Wing CommanderCaptain of Corellian Corvette Ferrum UmbraVast Empire NavyWC/ADJ:NCC/CCAP/CDR Denethor/CVT Ferrum Umbra/Phoenix 1-1/VEN/VE(=A=)(=SA=)(=FOCE=)[LoR][LSM][LoM]"Only the dead have seen the end of war." -Plato Every drop of blood. Every bitter tear. Every bead of sweat. I live for this.

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RE: Navy Intelligence Division: Privateer Operatio

June 5, 2008
6:14:03 PM

Well, I dont think the Tiamat really saw all that much service - I think we could get away with it :P

Edit: Oh, and Imbram - I wouldnt recommend any violent actions against the guy who can shut off the life support in the pilot's quarters :P

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RE: Navy Intelligence Division: Privateer Operatio

June 5, 2008
9:33:21 PM

Last night.

We needed to impliment the Squadron ASAP, and none of the other names were looking good to us, so decided to use that.

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RE: Navy Intelligence Division: Privateer Operatio

June 7, 2008
12:53:22 AM

Here's the deal ladies and gents. For now, we're going to hold it to four pilots, give you folks something to shoot for. Be active, report on time, and develop your writing skills and maybe one day you can find yourself here.

Also, for those four of you who have been chosen already, your ID line format should be as follows. Using my own name as an example:

PLT/2LT Jegora Fal/Reaper 3/ESC Tiamut|Acheron/VENI/VEI/VE

Also, for those five of you involved directly:

There's some debate going on about whether we want to use the Tiamut or the Acheron. So, it's a vote. Cast em here, let us know which name you prefer.

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RE: Navy Intelligence Division: Privateer Operatio

June 7, 2008
11:17:31 AM

* Tiamut
We could just use modified Transponder Codes on the Sublight Engines to mask our true Identity.

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RE: Navy Intelligence Division: Privateer Operatio

June 8, 2008
7:37:35 PM

I am going to have to put my vote to that one. It's solid and very fitting to the whole purpose of the Squadron

Quote:The name Tiamut has been decided, and the channel #Tiamut will be established.

How did this decision not come my way, especially after a 2-2 vote by 4 of 6members of Reaper?

And if it was decided, why hasn't it been changed on the roster, Jeg has that ability now.

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I vote Tiamut. I own the ship, kinda. (With Demonic in mind) and he voted Tiamut too.

and there's a lot of red tape here... enough to take the ship out of this whole operation. But i'll let you guys at it for now and see where this goes.

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RE: Navy Intelligence Division: Privateer Operatio

June 9, 2008
2:09:04 AM

I in no way mean to be disrespectful, but as you are not an active participant in this unit, you really can't vote. Furthermore, perhaps you should PM me with the details of this 'red tape', as you say. I would like to know why and how you would pull the Tiamut out of this operation.

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RE: Navy Intelligence Division: Privateer Operatio

June 9, 2008
7:33:36 AM

Lol red tape my ass.

Willt, no offence but you have no control over us and what we do. You could literally delete the Tiamut from existence, and we'd still write about using it as well as the name change, and you couldn't do anything about it, because you can't dictate what comes out my mouth...or fingers...even...

But I'm with Gshlecc on this one, Demonic has been appointed as the leader of the operation, so his decisions stand...unless Den, who is is superior, wants to jump in.

Chain of Command, gotta love it.

"I'm no Physician, but there appears to be a dagger through my chest."

The Tiamut has been transferred to Demonic. But i'll be along for the ride for now, as honored guest. Terms and conditions will be outlined by Demonic to Jegora and Den.

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RE: Navy Intelligence Division: Privateer Operatio

June 9, 2008
7:29:05 PM

I go home to visit my grandparents and look what happens. I'll get up to speed on all of then when I get out of work and I'll let you all know my thoughts.

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